https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=252417
https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...or-E30-s/page2
http://tech-racingcars.wikidot.com/aerodynamics
Nothing official, but it's also not hugely consequential. I was merely coming up with comps because I think the claim is possible.
Edit: Plus if you enter in the numbers (2900lbs, 0.015Crr, 0.39Cd, 20.9A, default fuel density, 0.20 efficiency, 0.83 drivetrain efficiency, 0 parasitic, default density) at this website: https://ecomodder.com/forum/tool-aer...resistance.php it comes up with 204.94hp at 150mph. 17% driveline loss puts us at 170.10whp.
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Originally posted by roguetoaster View Post^^
It bugs the heck out of me that people say a manual isn't an option because of traffic. It's normally only not an option for medical reasons or laziness, and with the right gearing it can be even better than an auto for creeping in traffic.
That said, auto plus eta will work just fine, even if it won't be too exciting or terribly efficient.
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Originally posted by varg View PostYeah drag increases with the square of velocity and E30s are not exactly slippery.
The MG ZR 160 did 131mph with 159hp and a Cd of 0.40. The Clio Renault Sport 172 did 137mph and had 170 hp. Assuming a minimum loss of 10%, you'd be looking at 143whp and 153whp, respectively.
I'm saying "within the realm of possibility."
I'm also thinking '88 325 with plastic bumper conversion for combination Super eta and better aerodynamics.
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It bugs the heck out of me that people say a manual isn't an option because of traffic. It's normally only not an option for medical reasons or laziness, and with the right gearing it can be even better than an auto for creeping in traffic.
That said, auto plus eta will work just fine, even if it won't be too exciting or terribly efficient.
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I have the manual and keep thinking I need to swap my auto eta but I have yet to seriously consider it... it ain’t broke so...
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Thanks for the feedback all. I'm thinking of going with an auto Eta over the i (live in an area with lots of traffic so stick is not an option). I'll only get an i if I can't find an Eta in good shape.
Originally posted by E30 Wagen View PostI loved my etas and I don't think they get enough appreciation for what they are. They had plenty of go for daily driving and I got really good gas mileage, so I'd definitely recommend one.
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a 2.7L alpina were in 14x top speed range. wouldn't be hard to get to 150. i wouldn't want to though except on a still day and excellent straight bit of road
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Yeah drag increases with the square of velocity and E30s are not exactly slippery.
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Originally posted by roguetoaster View PostA track prepped M42 car with no engine enhancements and a 4.1 rear end got very near to theoretical geared top speed when it did 143 or so drafting an E36 at Daytona. So, a bit more power and better gearing for top speed, such as an M20 typically has, could allow you to hit 150 under ideal conditions.
However, the best speed I ever saw with a street car/M42/4.1 was 127 MPH approaching redline, and that's a significant difference.
drafting is the main key on that one
once you hit the air "wall" it takes quite a bit more to go any higher.. is not a "bit more"
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i chucked pretty much everything America has to offer at my 325e from the steep city streets of San Fran to Yosemite, it even went up pikes peak. it never skipped a beat and i never thought i was going to have to bale out the car and watch it disappear backwards down a hill.
either one you choose will be a great car nonetheless. just find the best condition car that ticks most boxes in your price range.
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Originally posted by mach schnell View PostI highly doubt you’d ever actually reach 150mph in your M20-powered E30.
A track prepped M42 car with no engine enhancements and a 4.1 rear end got very near to theoretical geared top speed when it did 143 or so drafting an E36 at Daytona. So, a bit more power and better gearing for top speed, such as an M20 typically has, could allow you to hit 150 under ideal conditions.
However, the best speed I ever saw with a street car/M42/4.1 was 127 MPH approaching redline, and that's a significant difference.
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Originally posted by cheffy30 View Postthanks for correcting me there. soon i will have a getrag260 between her legs...
i have zero complaints about this auto except for the fact it will not stop working perfectly...lol
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I loved my etas and I don't think they get enough appreciation for what they are. They had plenty of go for daily driving and I got really good gas mileage, so I'd definitely recommend one.
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